Recommendations
Here, for easier access, are PDF links to letters of recommendation that various professors and newspaper editors have written for me. The letters linked herein were tailored for the Director of Student Media position for which I am applying at Elon University.
Recommendation List
  • Janna Anderson, assistant professor, Elon
  • David Copeland, associate professor, Elon
  • Elinor Grusin, professor, Memphis
  • Sandra Utt, professor, Memphis
  • Gary Robinson, sports editor, Memphis Commercial Appeal
  • Bob Sutton, sports editor, Burlington Times-News

Gary Robinson, sports editor, Memphis Commercial Appeal:

"Colin has demonstrated to me in the two years he's helped us that he prides himself in being a thorough and thoughtful professional. That he pushes to do more and always takes the lead in doing the most research leading into an assignment lets me think that he'd be an outstanding leader. ... But his energy and his attention to detail set him apart."

Full Letter

Dr. Elinor Grusin, professor, University of Memphis:

"In addition to the theoretical coursework, Colin has mastered our web design classes and combined his journalistic skills with web technology. ... He has demonstrated strong journalistic skills and ethics as well as excellent interpersonal skills in working with authors and reviewers."

Full Letter (Front | Back)

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Bob Sutton, sports editor, Burlington Times-News:

"He was a reliable worker. He picked up on many of the important asptcts of our daily operation. Several times he came through for us in important situations. ... He also delved into some editing and page layout while here to receive a taste of that as well."

Full letter